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16.1 Naracoorte & Districts Hockey Association – Request for Community Loan and Support for Grant Application
File Reference:
Responsible Officer: CEO – Helen Macdonald
Strategic Outcome:
Harmony and Culture • Healthy and resilient community
Financial Implication:
2017-18: $100,000 Future years: Investment Income based on applicable cash advance rate (approximately 3.75%)
Risk Assessment:
Inability of Club to service loan. Personal guarantees to service loan repayment will be provided by Club members.
Reduction of Council’s cash flow requiring Council to incur borrowing costs. Borrowing costs will be offset by the interest payments received from the Club.
REPORT The Naracoorte & Districts Hockey Association advises that it is planning to upgrade its playing green and repair and develop the surrounding areas of the green at a cost of approximately $613,158. The aim of the project is to develop a modern all weather hockey facility within the Naracoorte Lucindale area that can service the playing needs of its members and of those in surrounding areas. A copy of the proposal is attached. The Club has prepared a grant application for the Office of Recreation and Sport for its Sporting Surfaces Program. The Club is seeking $455,000 from the grant. Should the grant application be successful, the Club is seeking Council support to fund $100,000 of the project, via a self-servicing community loan. The Naracoorte & Districts Hockey Association will contribute the remaining $61,000. The Hockey Club occupies Crown land, under Council’s care and control at the Naracoorte Sports Centre at 2 Playford Drive. The land is leased by the Naracoorte & District Sports Centre Inc until 2034. The grass fields at Naracoorte has served the Club well over a long period of time, however playing on grass fields no longer provides the surface required to develop both individual and team skills to the level required for state or international level. The NDHA has a history of local player and umpires representing both the state and country, however if players wish to do this in the future then they will have to leave the association. No state or international tournaments are played on grass. Indeed, even junior tournament finals are no longer played on grass. Especially in winter the current grounds become muddy making structured play impossible, umpiring difficult and due to the crowding of players increases the potential for injury.
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The existing grass surfaces are an outdated surface for hockey. Grass surfaces are not conducive to a high standard of play, and leads to a more dangerous environment. All other infrastructure required to support a synthetic pitch is already in place. For example, competition level lighting, clubrooms, canteen, undercover viewing area, toilets, playground, shedding, two other grass fields and plenty of carparking. Still playing on grass means that NDHA is handicapped in competition and in teaching the skills the game now requires. The Club has achieved StarClub recognition which means the club has a strategic plan and has completed all the requirements of the program such as policies, financial management and coaches and officials work alongside valued volunteers in a safe and welcoming environment. The field is used by 230 participants for the winter hockey season and is also used for the Naracoorte High School Winter Pre-season training for football, netball and in School Sports Program (total number 335 students use these grounds), Naracoorte Netball Association use for fitness pre winter season (total numbers 80), rugby uses ground for fitness training (total 40 numbers). Soccer uses the ground for fitness training (total number 40 approximately). The field is also used for Summer hockey and the Junior Academy for high performing under 13 players 40 players (Tatiara and NDHA combined) across Summer months, school Upper South East SAPSASA Hockey participants and three local primary schools use these grounds in their School Sports Programs. As Members are aware, it is not this Council’s practice to provide interest free loans. The current Local Government Finance Authority (LGFA) cash advance rate is 3.75% (as at 11 September). The annual repayments on a loan of $100,000 over a fifteen-year period at this rate will be approximately $8,800 per annum. By establishing the loan with a floating interest rate it provides the Club with some flexibility in terms of repayments and the ability to repay the loan early if they wish. A loan agreement in this instance may be established with a fixed principal payment twice per year plus interest or alternatively a fixed payment amount with a reducing principal. The Club will repay the loan as a result of fundraising from hiring its clubrooms (estimated to increase by $30,000 due to the construction of new clubrooms), food and beverage sales, user pay charge of $6 per player, sponsorship and other fundraising activities and savings and interest earnt on a $92,000 term deposit. Council’s self-servicing loan commitment as a percentage of rate income is currently 4.18% following full drawdown of previously approved loans. If Council was to grant a loan of $100,000 to the NDHA, it would increase this percentage to 5.16%. Council guidelines have traditionally been a limit of 4% of general rate for community loans, however this rate has not been reviewed for many years. It is suggested that due to Council’s present cash flow position that, subject to Council’s acceptance, the loan is provided direct from Council as opposed to being established with the LGFA.
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The Club has the support of Hockey SA and the Naracoorte & District Sports Centre Inc. The Club is also working with the Naracoorte Tennis Club so the surface may be used for tennis in the Summer months.
Further to NDHA seeking Council support in the form of a loan the grant application must evidence written support from Council and the landowner which in this instance is Council.
Members may view the financial statements of the Club by contacting Council’s CEO.
Representatives of the Club will attend the Council meeting and be available to answer questions from Council.
REFER TO ATTACHMENTS 16.1
Letter from NDHA Proposal for the Development of an Artificial Hockey Turf
RECOMMENDATION
MOVED CR SECONDED CR
That subject to Ministerial and development approval (if required) Council gives consent for the Hockey Precinct Project to be undertaken at 2 Playford Drive, Naracoorte and that Council provides written support for the project by completing the Office for Recreation and Support Project Support Form.
RECOMMENDATION
MOVED CR SECONDED CR
1. That subject to the Naracoorte & Districts Hockey Association receiving agrant from the Office of Recreation and Sport Sporting Surfaces Programa loan of up to $100,000 is provided to the Naracoorte & Districts HockeyAssociation to upgrade its playing green and repair and develop thesurrounding areas of the green, subject to members of the Club providingpersonal guarantee to underwrite the loan repayment should the Club beunable to service its commitment.
2. That the Chief Executive Officer or Director Corporate Services isauthorised to negotiate the terms of the loan subject to the maximum termof the loan being 15 years with two repayments required per annum.
3. That the Chief Executive Officer or Director Corporate Services isauthorised to sign any documents relating to the provision of loan funds.
Proposal
for the
Development
of an
Artificial Turf
Field 1 Naracoorte Hockey Fields
Located on Stewart Terrace opposite
the Naracoorte High School
Prepared by the
Naracoorte & District
Hockey Association
August 2017
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Contents
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 3
BACKGROUND AND NEED .................................................................................................... 3
Growth of hockey in Australia.................................................................................. 3
Problems with existing grass surface ....................................................................... 5
Changes in playing surface needs ............................................................................ 5
Lack of competitive facility ...................................................................................... 5
Demand/Strategic fit ................................................................................................ 6
Consequences of no development .......................................................................... 8
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL ................................................................................................ 8
Objective .................................................................................................................. 8
Sport ......................................................................................................................... 8
Social ........................................................................................................................ 9
Environmental .......................................................................................................... 9
Projected use ........................................................................................................... 9
Timeline.................................................................................................................... 9
EXISTING ENVIRONMENT ..................................................................................................... 9
Existing facilities ....................................................................................................... 9
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ............................................................................................... 10
Field in use-water ................................................................................................... 10
Traffic and parking ................................................................................................. 10
Noise ....................................................................................................................... 10
Lighting ................................................................................................................... 10
Visual impact .......................................................................................................... 10
DEVELOPMENT PLAN /OPPORTUNITIES ...................................................................... 10-11
ATTACHMENT 1 – Artificial Playing Surface Funding ......................................................... 12
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INTRODUCTION
This document provides the background to and the need for improvement to the sporting
grounds utilised by Naracoorte and Districts Hockey Association. This document then
considers the environmental impact of constructing a synthetic sports surface and associated
works. It also contains a business plan for development and a financial plan. Whilst the
principle pitch is to benefit hockey, the pitch may be beneficial for other users such as
athletics, soccer, cricket and tennis thereby potentially being a multi-sport complex. The
primary focus of this proposal however is hockey due to the predicted pitch demand in this
sport across all seasons.
BACKGROUND AND NEED
The need for this development has evolved over time since hockey
began in Naracoorte in the 1950’s and the Naracoorte and District
Hockey Association (NDHA) was formed in 1981. The requirement
for an artificial playing surface is due to an increased catchment
area, growth of hockey in some country areas, problems with
existing grass surface, changes in playing surface needs and lack of
a competitive facility. These are discussed below.
Growth of Hockey in Australia
Hockey is one of the sports that can be played throughout a lifespan. As a sport in Australia it
boasts players as young as 5 and to veterans over 60. It is played by both males and females.
Approximately 70% of Hockey SA memberships are country players and there are 880 clubs
around Australia. According to Hockey SA reports South Australia alone recruited 650 new
junior players in 2013/2014. Accurate data regarding hockey growth since this time is
questioned by Hockey SA itself with flaws in data collection for example school hockey not
being included. The growth in player numbers in regional centres with artificial playing
surfaces is strong. Unfortunately for those Associations without turf (only three in the state)
clubs are experiencing a decline in numbers as families travel up to 200km and sometimes
more to join other clubs and associations who have artificial playing surfaces. NDHA should
be growing as the sport is elsewhere but is not. We currently have approximately 350
members with an average age of 22 years and have a relatively equal distribution of males
and females.
At a junior level, both clubs and schools around the state embrace Hockey Australia’s
modified programs Minkey and Hook in2 Hockey. These programs offer an excellent pathway
for children and adolescents to learn and enjoy hockey. The Development Athlete Program
(DAP) with Hockey SA is another pathway for those who have been identified with elite
potential in the sport. Several of the NDHA Junior Players have already been flagged as
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potential state representative players. The requirement for these families is to drive to Mt
Gambier or Metropolitan areas with turf to access the DAP and State trainings, this is a
significant obstacle for working families, especially on low incomes. In the upcoming summer
2017-2018 a Junior Academy for high performing under 13 players from the Tatiara
Association and NDHA has been proposed by our own Derek James, NDHA
President and ex- Premier League/State Hockey Player. Our grass
fields are inadequate for high performance training but Tatiara and
NDHA currently have no alternative venue to upskill juniors. The LSE
Hockey Association’s turf is considered too far for Tatiara
Association players to travel and the Tatiara Association is struggling
to retain numbers due to inadequate playing surfaces. It is predicted
that the installation of turf here in Naracoorte would capture up to
200 members from the Tatiara Association.
Both the RAMS Hockey Club and the Naracoorte Hockey Club are separate to the NDHA and
are part of the Lower South East Hockey Association. Both are strongly affiliated with the
NDHA because their members are those that have pursued playing on the superior playing
surface at Mt Gambier. Both clubs would return to train at Naracoorte if we had an artificial
playing surface and play their home games in the LSE Association here if there was a turf. The
pressure upon the LSE turf could be offloaded to Naracoorte as another venue just as
Edenhope is. Growth should be happening in Naracoorte but will not happen until an artificial
surface is available.
With participation Australia wide, Hockey is the only major sport to have a national
competition with teams represented by each state and territory. There are over 800 clubs
nationwide. In addition to players registered with clubs, hockey is played extensively
throughout Australian schools and at a recreational level. The close proximity to schools in
Naracoorte provides a great opportunity for children and adolescents to utilise the surface.
Success in sport internationally and locally inspires people to participate. NDHA has provided
the grass roots for many successful players. This was recently publicised in the Herald
newspaper article titled ‘Local Hockey Players Excel’ written by Kylie Stewart. An artificial
surface would bring greater participation. This participation helps nurture future champions
and international and local success is well recognised to inspire people, unite communities
and encourage an active lifestyle.
While the hockey season at Club level is mainly during winter, competitions are contested all
year round, both in traditional outdoor setting and as a modified game indoors. In Naracoorte
the NDHA has a Twilight Summer Competition, Bordertown has a Summer Modified
Competition and the LSE has a Summer Competition.
NDHA believes that growth in hockey in Australia can be matched in Naracoorte with an
artificial surface.
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Problems with existing grass surface
The grass fields at Naracoorte have served us well over a long period of time and the NDHA
takes great pride in maintaining them. However playing on grass fields no longer provides the
surface required to develop both individual and team skills to the level required for state or
international level. The NDHA has a proud history of local player and umpires representing
both the state and country, however if players wish to do this in the future then they will have
to leave the association. No state or international tournaments are played on grass. Indeed
even junior tournament finals are no longer played on grass. Especially in winter the current
grounds become muddy making structured play impossible, umpiring difficult and due to the
crowding of players increases the potential for injury.
The existing grass surfaces are an outdated surface for hockey. Grass surfaces are not
conducive to a high standard of play, and leads to a more dangerous environment.
Changes in Playing Surface Needs
Metropolitan, State, National and International
hockey is played on a synthetic surface. Even
Junior and School competitions are expected to
play on synthetic surfaces. The State Junior
Championships in 2017 saw success go to those
Associations with synthetic surfaces. There is no
future in hockey on a grass surface.
Lack of Competitive Facility
NDHA Memberships peaked in the 1990’s with all three fields and occasionally even the High
School utilised on a Saturday to play all matches. It was back then that more players from
Penola, Lucindale, Kingston and West Wimmera region came to Naracoorte to play.
Unfortunately for NDHA a massive game changer came along in the form of the superior and
more popular synthetic playing surface. This has challenged the NDHA membership base ever
since. The passion was and is still here in Naracoorte and its surrounding districts but artificial
playing surfaces are the essential component to success. The NDHA has been able to reflect
upon this change over the last two decades and plainly sees the need for an artificial playing
surface in order to grow and reclaim its members.
The Lower South East Hockey Association constructed an artificial playing surface over 20
years ago and so began the gradual move of NDHA players to join the LSE Hockey Association.
Many people would not be aware that a Naracoorte Hockey Club (separate to the NDHA)
exists in the LSE association and many other current and past Naracoorte members play for
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other LSE clubs too, for example the RAMS Hockey Club and Riddoch Strikers Hockey Club.
The LSE Hockey Association is so popular that their turf is used from Friday afternoon through
to Sunday night with games starting at 8.30am and finishing as late as 10pm in the evening.
Their turf is in demand by hockey so much that access to their turf even for practices is
difficult. Both the Naracoorte Hockey Club and the RAMS Hockey Club of the LSE Association
based in Mt Gambier endorse the proposal for an artificial playing surface in Naracoorte.
In years gone by the game was played on grass. Now the game of hockey is played on an
artificial surface. The skills required for this are different, the umpiring is different and the
rules are different. We modify our rules here in Naracoorte to keep it safe because of our
grass fields. Only Naracoorte, Tatiara, and Clare are now without an artificial playing surface.
Each of these Associations struggle to recruit new members and to advocate a future for their
juniors because the population will no longer accept grass fields as a playing surface.
We have experienced firsthand in junior competitions that we are handicapped without turf.
The game has changed and the skills required have changed. The State Junior Championships
were dominated by country players but it was the Associations with artificial playing surfaces
who played off in the finals. Metropolitan, state national and international competitions are
all played on turf from junior levels right through to the veterans.
Demand /Strategic Fit
Importantly, the development of a synthetic playing surface would support the South
Australian Government in at least two of its seven strategic priorities. Giving every chance for
every child strengthens families and children to achieve their best. Another priority is safe
communities and healthy neighbourhoods. The growth of NDHA with turf will further
promote people coming together in public space, in physical activity and in doing so will create
healthier lifestyles. This increases our sense of community and greater use of the space makes
our township visibly safer.
Themes outlined in the Naracoorte and Lucindale Council Strategic Plan October 2014 such
as a prosperous community, a sought after visitor destination, a vibrant and progressive
business centre, and a healthy and resilient community marry well with the NDHA’s proposal
for a synthetic surface. The strategic plan recognises that sport within the region is a core
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community endeavour and that there is a need to maximise the effectiveness of programs
and facilities so as to lead to better outcomes in terms of social connectedness, physical
exercise and preventative health care.
The Hockey SA Statewide Facilities Strategy final report June 2012 outlined the following key
messages. South Australia is under represented with synthetic turf pitches when compared
to other states and territories. Declining numbers in regional associations without a synthetic
pitch is noted by Hockey SA as a problem as more talented players move to other clubs and
associations. Some regional associations are non-viable for a synthetic pitch due to declining
numbers. Memberships of over 300 are required for viability. It was recommended by Hockey
SA that there be a synthetic pitch every 100km from Mt Gambier to Adelaide. Naracoorte is
102km from Mt Gambier.
NDHA has around 350 members but with a synthetic playing
surface has the additional endorsement of the Naracoorte Hockey
Club and the RAMS Hockey Club. The return of these hockey clubs
to their own home town, the capture of Tatiara members who have
too far to travel to access the turf in Mt Gambier, West Wimmera
players and Penola players would inflate this number to greater than
500 BUT only with the acquisition of turf. It is important to
understand that the number of school children under 12 playing
competition hockey in NDHA exceeds those playing school cricket
and tennis.
It was further recommended by Hockey SA that the population catchment be 15,000 to
20,000 to justify a synthetic playing surface. Naracoorte and Lucindale, Tatiara, Wattle Range
and West Wimmera combined have a population catchment in excess of 30,000 according to
the 2016 Census. Mt Gambier itself has a population of greater than 26,000 people.
Naracoorte as a central point for all is placed well to access all of this population.
Hockey SA’s Statewide Facilities Strategy highlighted that the LSE Hockey Association was very
financial but has issues meeting training requirements, struggles to accommodate all
competition games and has poor spectator viewing. Naracoorte was highlighted as having
‘very good spectator viewing and social facilities’ and below standard player amenities. Since
the time of this report a greater focus was placed on upgrading clubrooms to address this
issue. These clubrooms are near completion. Our facilities have been improved as
recommended and indeed we have further enhanced spectator viewing over Field 1. In
addition to this, lighting is already in place for a synthetic pitch. A lack of drive to secure a
pitch in the near future was perceived at the time but NDHA disputes this assessment. We
now boast a Catering Committee that caters for private functions, ‘Play and Stay’ Association
Nights and a Canteen that is consistently the highest income earner for the NDHA. In addition
to this the new clubrooms will incorporate a licensed bar and will be available as a venue for
social functions. The NDHA is an accredited STAR CLUB and is actively pursuing being part of
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the Sporting Schools Program. NDHA is working through the Good Sports Accreditation
process currently with one Club already at level 3. These developments have been made since
the report in 2012 was made and are evidence that there is certainly the ‘drive’ to manage a
successful hockey association with a synthetic pitch.
A synthetic pitch was recommended in 5-10 years from the time of this Hockey SA report in
2012. The NDHA Strategic Plan itself has the installation of artificial turf as its top priority by
the end of 2017. It is now 5 years on from Hockey SA’s report and NDHA is on track in
accordance with its own strategic plan for the next phase. As a central location for those areas
in need of turf, and acknowledging the catchment population is more than adequate, it is
time to action a proposal for a synthetic playing surface.
Consequences of No Development
Should the proposal not proceed there will be adverse social consequences. The local and
surrounding communities will be deprived of high standard playing conditions, with the
current trend for players to transfer to other associations to achieve high playing standards
continuing. Inevitably the NDHA will weaken and become non-competitive. This situation will
adversely affect the local community at all age groups.
Failure to provide local hockey players with a synthetic playing surface, that
most South Australian hockey players take for granted, will lead to a drain
on the local association. Those that can afford the time and cost of travel
will continue to migrate to the LSE Association and those that cannot will
abandon the sport. Longer term, the viability and sustainability of the NDHA
will be seriously jeopardised. This is against the council’s objective of
promoting sport in this region.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL
Objective
It is intended to construct a synthetic hockey pitch on field number 1 in front of the new
clubrooms, next to the existing 2nd field and adjacent to the carpark.
Sport
The principal aim of the project is to develop a modern all weather hockey facility within the
Naracoorte and Lucindale area that can service the playing needs of its members and of those
in surrounding areas.
Lighting, clubrooms, shedding, and car parking are already available.
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The playing surface would either be water, hybrid or sand depending upon the costs. A hybrid
surface would be able to be used as a wet or dry surface and is recognised by Hockey SA as a
comparable surface to water based. Costings undertaken by NDHA in 2012 are considered
out of date, NDHA is in the midst of accessing a 2017 costing.
Associated backstop, perimeter and security fencing would be constructed around the pitch.
Social
By adding the synthetic surface to field 1 the improvements already in place will be utilised
to their full potential. Night games under lights, hosting of competitions and a full expansion
of potential uses for the clubrooms for the community.
The local community would be provided with a high class sporting facility for use by adults,
children and local schools.
The ability to schedule games outside “normal” sporting hours with proper use of the present
lighting would enable more people to get involved and active.
In addition to this the field would be at the entrance to Naracoorte showcasing our town as
successful and progressive in sport and in business.
Environmental
It is the intention of the NDHA to undertake the development in an environmentally
responsible manner.
Projected use
The pitch would be available for school use during school hours on school days. Thereby
promoting sport locally and a healthy lifestyle to children.
Trainings would occur 3 afternoons and 4 nights of the week and games played across 3 days
of the week. This does not include the potential Tatiara Association use.
Timeline
If funding is received then it is anticipated that the project would commence 2018.
EXISTING ENVIRONMENT
Existing Facilities
The existing facilities at the Naracoorte Hockey Association grounds include 3 grass hockey
pitches. Two pitches are in use for games and the third adjacent to the basketball carpark is
used for the Under 9 hockey program. There are new clubrooms due for completion in the
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next month, a highly profitable canteen running in the old clubrooms waiting for the
transition over to the new clubrooms. A playground is located centrally in this hockey
precinct. Plenty of car parking is available overlooking field 1 and 2 and behind the clubrooms.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Field in use – water
A water based pitch requires water.
A hybrid pitch can be either watered or used dry, offering both options and is a superior
surface to sand based pitches. It can also be used by other sports.
Traffic and Parking
The proposed development would not alter the number of vehicles at one time but would
increase the spread of vehicles over a longer time period as there would be more matches
played. All car parking is a close walking distance to the fields.
Noise
Additional noise would be experienced in the evenings but play would cease by 10.30pm. The
field is located well away from residences and it is considered that there would be no
complaints.
Lighting
The existing lighting system was installed with the plan for turf in mind. There is minimal light
spill and is a considerable distance from residences. It is anticipated that as there have been
no reported adverse effects to date that this will continue to not be a problem.
Visual Impact
While a considerable distance away from residences the synthetic pitch would have a pleasing
visual affect all year round complimenting the entrance to the township of Naracoorte.
DEVELOPMENT PLAN/OPPORTUNITIES
In order to maximise the use and potential benefits of the synthetic surface the NDHA intends
to focus on the following objectives:
Attracting new players by:
o Generating additional publicity
o Conducting ‘come and try’ days to introduce members to the sport
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o Holding information sessions at the schools and inviting them to try the
upgraded facility
o Scheduling games outside “normal” sports days
o Promoting a NDHA summer competition
o Inviting surrounding associations for Inter-association games
o Inviting the Naracoorte and Rams Hockey clubs to play LSE games on their
home ground
o Currently investigating being part of the Sporting Schools Program which
would provide qualified hockey coaches for training sessions at schools.
Improve the skill level of our players
o Invite skilled coaches and players to run training sessions with our players and
coaches
o Provide a venue for the Hockey SA Development Athlete Program trainings
o Running a Junior Academy for Under 13’s across the summer season
Maximise usage of the facility
o Host intra-school competitions
o Invite Bordertown to run their summer competition with NDHA
o Invite metropolitan clubs to play in competition
o Host established state wide junior competitions
o Host veterans competitions
o Host Australian Country Championships
Lift the profile of the region and support local businesses
o Seek the opportunity through Council to host the Masters games
o Actively seek to host tournaments such as SA Junior Regional Championships,
Zone Championships and National championships.
o Actively seek to host a Premier League game as an exhibition match for the
region.
o All of the key points in maximising the usage of the facility would encourage
people to visit the town and to stay with their families. Annual competitions
that host families would contribute to making Naracoorte a sought after visitor
destination. This supports the Strategic Plan of the Naracoorte Lucindale
Council and lifts the profile of the region and supports local businesses.
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ATTACHMENT 1
Synthetic Surface (turf)
1. Grants
Grant of up to $1,000,000 for the replacement of existing sporting surfaces from the
Office of Recreation and Sports – Sporting Surfaces Program Round 1 Opened 12th
August 2017.
Organisations can apply for up to 100% of the total eligible project cost.
Grants with funds contributed from the Association and outside sources will be
prioritised.
Applicants can be a not for profit association constituted under the Associations
Incorporations Act, 1985.
Eligible projects include replacing turfed sport playing surface with a synthetic surface.
For example Field 1 of Naracoorte Hockey Fields from grass to synthetic surface (turf)
NDHA is applying for $455,000 from the Sports Surfaces Program Round 1
2. NDHA/Club Funding
NDHA will contribute $61,000 in funds towards the project.
3. Council Guaranteed Loan
NDHA will submit a letter applying for a loan through Council of $100,000 over 20
years.
4. Council Contribution
NDHA cannot proceed with the Grant application without the endorsement of the
Naracoorte Lucindale Council
5. User charges
$6 per player per game for 21 rounds
Conservative increase in income is $12,000 per annum
6. Sponsorship
$5000 pa income from signage around the grounds
7. Summer Income
Assumed to be 10% of winter income with potential income sources from summer
hockey and tennis
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8. Maintenance and Electricity
Sweeping and service of synthetic surface $3,500 pa
Contingency for general maintenance $2,000
Electricity $1,700 (solar panels in place reducing electricity already)
9. Volunteer labour
$3,500 assumed for sweeping of pitch and general maintenance
*EXCLUSIONS: Income from tournaments, canteen/bar income, additional income
from increase in player numbers